Garbage bin or diaper pail: Mix 1 cup baking soda with 1 teaspoon tea tree or other essential oil. Crush up all lumps with a fork. Sprinkle in bottom of pail after liner is removed. Periodically rinse pail with vinegar and dry in the sun.

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